Tax breaks to train more healthcare workers in Hawaii

Relating To Health Care.

Introduced· 2026-01-28

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This bill would give a tax break to more types of medical professionals who volunteer to train students, helping to fix the state's shortage of healthcare workers.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

Hawaii does not have enough doctors, nurses, or social workers. Right now, the state gives a tax break to professionals who train students in basic medicine. This bill would expand that reward to include specialists, social workers, dietitians, and physician assistants. By giving a financial bonus to the people who teach the next generation, the state hopes to keep more medical workers in Hawaii so you can actually get an appointment when you are sick.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Expands an existing tax break for medical professionals who train students.
Removes the old rule that the training must be for primary care only.
Adds social workers, dietitians, and physician assistants to the program.
Allows the tax break to cover training for residency and fellowship programs.
Keeps the total amount of tax breaks capped at $1.5 million per year for the whole state.